Thank you for your kind words! Yes for me it's the best way to draw and release what I feel into a drawing. That way I can also let it go because it's somehow contained in the artwork.
I think you are right if you have the drive and you love what you do you will get there eventually. I tried colored pencils a couple of times but didn't really get into the workflow (probably no patience). Happy to hear you got motivated and hope you still are. Just give it time and don't rush so you can make beautiful things.